New Jersey to host Superbowl XLVIII – Tom Kean comments »
Senate Republican Leader Tom Kean (R-Union) issued the following statement today after the NFL announced that New Jersey will be hosting its first Super Bowl in 2014. Kean was the original sponsor of a Senate Resolution encouraging the NFL to select New Jersey as the site of Super Bowl XLVIII.
“Today is a great day for [...]
Governor Christie vetoes “millionaire tax” »
Trenton, NJ – Governor Chris Christie today vetoed A-10 and A-20. A-10 was primarily sponsored by Assemblymembers Shelia Oliver and Joseph Cryan and Senators Steve Sweeney and Teresa Ruiz. A-20 was primarily sponsored by Assemblymembers Paul Moriarty, Linda Greenstein, and Celeste Riley and Senators Jim Whelen and Fred Madden.
In vetoing A-10, the Governor stated [...]
Space Shuttle Atlantis blasts off for final time with New Jersey residents on board »
Space shuttle Atlantis is embarking on its final planned mission. During the 12-day flight, Atlantis and six astronauts will fly to the International Space Station, leaving behind a Russian Mini Research Module, a set of batteries for the station’s truss and dish antenna, along with other replacement parts.
NASA astronaut Ken Ham will command an all-veteran [...]
The truth about pension reform: An open note to teachers »
By Kevin Roberts, Deputy Press Secretary
There have been a lot of questions recently, and some confusion, about the impact and scope of the pension reform legislation signed into law (Bills S2, S3, S4) by Governor Christie on March 22nd. In addition to answering these questions for concerned citizens that have called our office, we wanted [...]
Ocean County gets AAA bond rating »
Ocean County’s bond rating has reached the highest-grade possible to AAA – a testament to the county’s conservative and fiscally responsible approach to its finances.
“This is the happiest day of my public life,” said Freeholder John C. Bartlett Jr., who is liaison to the county’s Finance Department and the architect of the county’s annual budget. [...]
Christie nominates Anne Murray Patterson for state supreme court »
Governor Chris Christie today nominated Morris County resident Anne Murray Patterson to become an associate justice of the New Jersey Supreme Court, following through on his pledge to rebalance and set a new direction for the state’s highest court.
In selecting Patterson, Governor Christie decided not to re-appoint Associate Justice John E. Wallace, Jr., whose seven-year [...]
Governor Christie signs bill to aid higher education in New Jersey »
Governor Chris Christie today signed legislation to ease restrictions on public-private partnerships between higher education institutions and private entities, encouraging flexibility in planning and growth at state and county colleges, and creating jobs.
The bill, S-920 makes amendments to “New Jersey Economic Stimulus Act of 2009.” Immediately, the law will enable Montclair State University to proceed [...]
State makes arrests in auto give up case »
Attorney General Paula T. Dow and Criminal Justice Director Stephen J. Taylor announced that the Office of the Insurance Fraud Prosecutor has obtained five separate indictments charging a total of seven people for falsely reporting that their cars had been stolen.
The charges stem from an ongoing investigation into an automobile “give up” scheme. The leader [...]
USDA brings fruit and vegetable education to New Jersey schools in 2010 »
More students will be able to sample fresh produce in New Jersey schools next school year, due to an expansion of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program.
New Jersey Secretary of Agriculture Douglas H. Fisher today announced that 101 schools in 17 counties have been chosen to participate in the [...]
Christie signs land use reform regulation into law »
Governor Chris Christie today signed legislation to simplify and make more predictable regulations governing land-use development applications at the municipal level, encouraging development and lowering costs for New Jersey businesses and job creators.
S-82, commonly referred to as “time of application” or “time of decision” legislation, provides that a land-use development application will be governed by [...]
NJ reaches settlement with company who charged for repairs that were not done »
Attorney General Paula T. Dow and Acting Consumer Affairs Director Sharon Joyce today announced that the Brake-O-Rama auto repair chain has agreed to a $250,000 settlement with the state, and also will revise its business practices, under a Consent Judgment that resolves a lawsuit filed by the Office of the Attorney General and the Division [...]
Air quality awareness week starts in New Jersey »
Many products we use every day – household cleaning products, paints, air fresheners and glues, to name just a few – contain a class of pollutants known as volatile organic compounds that contribute to the formation of smog.
DEP Commissioner Bob Martin today marked the beginning of Air Quality Awareness Week by reminding residents to look [...]
NJEA says 1.5% benefit payment violation of constitutional rights »
Trenton, NJ – If the NJEA is trying to rally public support for their cause, their latest action, a lawsuit against the state of New Jersey probably is not the best way to rally the taxpayers behind them. At a time when New Jersey unemployment is at 10% and many residents are lacking health benefits [...]
School employees at top earn every penny they get »
School employees at top earn every penny they get, that is what NJEA boss Barbara Kashishian says about top level administrators earning six figure salaries, especially in a district where there are 38 teachers and 68 school administrators. “Local townspeople there have decided by adopting their school budget that is what they want for their [...]
Interview with NJEA boss Barbara Keshishian part 1 »
NJEA syndicate boss Barbara Keshishian talks to local radio show WVNJ 1160 am and claiming her and her member’s rights and the state budget cuts are infringements on collective bargaining and claims budget cuts are “balancing the budget on backs of school employees”.
Again, Mrs. Keshishian, who I like to refer to as the Wicked Witch [...]
DNA tests match baby thrown from Driscoll Bridge »
TRENTON – Attorney General Paula T. Dow announced today that DNA testing has confirmed that the infant found on the bank of the Raritan River on April 24 is Zara Malani-Lin Abdur-Raheem, who had been missing since Feb. 16, when her biological father allegedly threw her from the Driscoll Bridge on the Garden State Parkway.
DNA [...]
New Jersey climate commissioner says NO to offshore drilling »
Assistant Commissioner of Climate and Environmental Management Nancy Wittenberg today told a federal panel that oil and gas explorations off the coast of New Jersey would hurt the state’s environment and economy.
Testifying before the U.S. Department of Interior’s Minerals Management Service at a hearing in Newark, Wittenberg reiterated opposition to drilling previously stated by Gov. [...]
Kyleigh’s Law goes into effect today in New Jersey »
Permit and Probationary License holders under the age of 21, and their parents or guardians, are reminded that Kyleigh’s Law, which requires the use of license plate decals, will take effect today. Failure to display the decals will result in a fine of $100 in addition to any other fines incurred.
The red, reflectorized decals must [...]
Toms River Regional Schools looking for new insurance vendor after Ritacco raid »
Toms River, NJ – The Toms River Regional School District today posted a solicitation for bids on their website today, apparently to replace their contract with the troubled Federal Hill Risk Management company which seems to be the focus once again on an FBI investigation. The investigation involved the FBI’s seizure of an automobile belonging [...]
1,500 join Facebook push to rename Toms River’s Ritacco Center »
Jackson, NJ – In today’s edition of the Asbury Park Press, the newspaper reported on several Facebook pages that were anti-Mike Ritacco. Ritacco is the Toms River School District superintendent whose home, offices and alleged mistress’s home were all raided by the FBI last week in a possible corruption sting.
One such group is the “Rename [...]
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